Originally Posted by ElectroBoy

Tex and @rb92673
I see there also is an Akebono Performance model for front and rears: ASP976 and ASP606. With supposedly better stopping capability. Was there a reason not to go with these?

Originally Posted by ElectroBoy

Tex and @rb92673
I see there also is an Akebono Performance model for front and rears: ASP976 and ASP606. With supposedly better stopping capability. Was there a reason not to go with these?

Originally Posted by KP Texan

I realize I'm the exception here, but I'm pretty impressed by my 4Runner's brakes. In fact, I like them so much that I just replaced the front pads with another set of OEMs. I find the initial bite and other braking characteristics to be just right for me.

Maybe it's because I've only driven trucks for the past 15 years? I do know that I much prefer them over the '13 F-150, '18 F-150, and '06 Tundra brakes I've driven on a daily basis.

That being said, if I didn't use stock pads, I would've gone with Hawk LTS since I've had very good luck with them in the past - in this instance I didn't feel they were worth the price difference. I also know that the factory Toyota rotors are better than the Chinese cast rotors that make up 99% of the aftermarket...

Originally Posted by Texas_Ranger

Usually the performance pads give off more brake dust, generally speaking, which is why I didn't give them a go. Brake dust is one of my pet peeves.

Originally Posted by KP Texan

Thought I'd chime back in here after being on a business trip all weekend with a brand new GMC Yukon. The brakes felt like trash compared to my 4Runner! Like pressing on a big sponge and initial bite was terrible. Granted the Yukon is a heavier vehicle, but I was not impressed at all.